Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 09 2009:
The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Tousem sub-division in Tamenglong district has been abducted by unidentified armed persons.
CDPO Thangjam Muhindro (55) s/o late Maipak of Hararou under Khundrakpam A/C, was abducted by some unidentified persons who came in a Maruti car at about 7.30 pm of July 29 from Hararou community hall.
Although it has been more than 10 days, the identity and motive of the abductors cannot be ascertained as yet.
Concerned with the safety of the CDPO, local womenfolk staged a protest demonstration at Hararou community hall today.
The protesters put up placards and festoons which read as "Social Welfare Department cannot shirk its responsibility with regard to abduction of CDPO Thangjam Muhindro", "Don't make Muhindro a scapegoat", "Release Muhindro safely in the interest of the family members" etc.
Family members conveyed information about the abduction of Muhindro was intimated to top officials of the Department as well as Social Welfare Minister.
However, there is no sign of the release of the abducted CDPO till date, they lamented.